La crisis

Written from the European/Spanish perspective, this book imparts knowledge that can be useful and applicable to those living here—as long as they understand how the examples correlate to their situation. The author starts off with background of the current international economic crisis, the main persons/institutions involved, and how it has affected people and their lives. Economic information is coupled with realistic examples to bring a well-rounded understanding to readers. The author also discusses how the crisis has affected different segments of the population in particular, focusing on young singles, married, and retired people. The book is geared to this more traditional social stratification, leaving out those who stay single and generally not addressing the economic experiences of the divorced, though much of the book can be applicable to them. Recommended for bookstores with current events/economics offerings.—Marie St. Pierre, Thornton, Colorado